From the Deputy Principals

2025 Year 7 and New Students Information Evening

St Norbert College will be hosting the Year 7 (2025) and New Students Information Evening on Thursday, September 5. This evening is crucial for students and families beginning their journey with us in 2025 providing important details about our transition program.

We request that both students and at least one parent or carer attend this event, which will start at 6:00 PM in the Fr Peter O’Reilly Centre. The evening will begin with an introductory session for the whole group, followed by smaller, informal breakout sessions. These sessions will provide more personalised presentations and discussions about what students can anticipate in the upcoming school year and how they can best prepare for a smooth transition.

We look forward to welcoming you and providing all the necessary information to ensure a successful start at St Norbert College in 2025.

Lower School Elective Selections for 2025

The elective selection process for 2025 Year 8-10 classes has officially begun. Today, a special Year 7 Assembly was held to guide students through the steps of completing their elective choices for next year using Subject Selection Online (SSO).

Year 7 students have been notified via email that SSO is now open for them to make their elective selections for 2025. For current Year 8 and Year 9 students, SSO will also become available to select their electives for Year 9 and Year 10 in 2025. The deadline for all Lower School 2025 elective selections is Monday, August 19 (Week 3.06).

Once the selection process is complete, students must print out a copy of the 'Selection Report' and submit it to Student Services, signed by both the student and a parent. Detailed information about the available curriculum choices can be found on SEQTA in the 'Subject Selection Portal Page'.

NAPLAN Individual Student Reports 

Electronic copies of NAPLAN Individual Student Reports (ISRs) for Year 7 and Year 9 students have been uploaded to SEQTA Reports for your convenience. You may notice that the format of the reports has changed from previous years. Instead of using ‘Bands’ to show achievement levels, the reports now categorize performance into four categories: Exceeding, Strong, Developing, and Needs Additional Support. Despite this change, the NAPLAN Reports still provide valuable insights into your child's progress compared to both school and national standards.

Year 12 Information Update

SCSA Handbooks (Part I and II) are now available on SEQTA Documents and in the Year 12 Team. These handbooks are essential resources for all information related to graduation, examinations, student details, and certification.

In the coming weeks, students will receive a Graduation Class Organisational Booklet. This booklet will guide them through key events and provide essential information to help them prepare for final administrative requirements, Graduation and final examinations.

The preparations for Year 12 Graduation are progressing smoothly, thanks to the hard work of the Graduation Committee with assistance of Ms Magee, Ms Loh and Mrs Markich.

Below are some important dates that Year 12 students and their families should mark on their calendars:

• College ATAR Course exams: Tuesday 24 September – Wednesday 2 October
• ATAR students return to school: Term 4, Monday 7 October
• All Year 12 students return Friday 11 October for their House Assemblies and Graduation Rehearsals. Students will be dismissed at approximately 11.30am
• Year 12 ATAR Seminars: Monday 14 October - Thursday 17 October
• Year 12 Breakfast, Final Assembly and Graduation Mass: Friday 18 October
• ATAR Written Exams: Monday 28 October – Friday 15 November

Collection of mobile phone numbers for year 12 students sitting ATAR course examinations

The School Curriculum and Standards Authority (the Authority) requests that Year 12 students sitting Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) course examinations provide their mobile phone numbers via the student portal: https://studentportal.scsa.wa.edu.au

Should the Authority need to contact students during the ATAR examination period to advise about any changes to the examination timetable/s and/or venue/s, this will be done via a bulk Short Message Service (SMS).

Mr R D'Almeida

(Deputy Principal Years 9 & 12)

Family Calendar

Family Calendar

A Family Calendar for Term 3 has been uploaded into SEQTA. Below are whole school significant dates:

• Monday 5 August – College Photo Day
• Wednesday 7 August – Inter-House Athletics Carnival
• Thursday 8 August & Friday 9 August – Pupil Free Days 
• Wednesday 4 September – Sports, Special and Catch-Up Photos
• Wednesday 18 September – Term 3 concludes for Year 12 students
• Thursday 19 September – Term 3 concludes for Years 7 to 11 students

College Photo Day - Monday 5 August 

Students are also reminded to adhere to the correct uniform & personal presentation requirements  including:

• No jumpers to be worn in the photos. Shirts tucked in.
• Girls with collars outside blazer lapels and College socks (no tights/stockings).
• Polished shoes.
• Hair is clean, neat and tidy. Shoulder length hair must be tied back with appropriately coloured hair ties (blue, black or gold). No flowers allowed. Hair is to be pinned off the face.
• Only one pair of earrings to be worn (either small gold or silver stud or sleeper, no diamantes).
• No make-up.
• Shirts and blazers are to be clean and have all buttons. No badges on blazers.

Inter-House Athletics Carnival - Wednesday 7 August

Inter-House Athletics Carnival - Wednesday 7 August

Please see information in regards to the Inter-House Athletics Carnival sent out by Mr Ryan Godfrey to students and parents this week, which are also available via the link:

This is also an opportune time to check that tracksuits and House shirts are in good condition. Please ensure that all uniform items are clearly labelled with students FULL NAME.

The winter trading hours for the Uniform Shop are currently Mondays and Thursdays 1:00pm – 4:30pm. Enquiries can be made via email stnorbertsuniform@jfe.net.au

Parent Committee News

Our Parent Committee is a group of parents who come together to provide opportunities for fellow parents to meet one another and participate in the life of the College. It’s not about fundraising, but what can be done to support students and bring parents together. The Parent Committee continue to organise wonderful events, such as the Mother’s Day and Father Day Breakfasts.

The Committee also welcomes new members who can support the great work they do for our school. If you are interested in learning more about the Parent Committee, please contact me at the College. 

Parent Committee Seminar Survey

There’re also informative seminars being planned for parents and we would like to have parent input and ideas about future seminars. In the past, seminars have included: Driving, Reading, Vaping. We ask for parents to please complete a survey below so we organise informative seminars for you. If you wish to be in a draw for one of two $50 gift vouchers, please complete the details for Question 5 in the survey. 

We look forward to your feedback and thank you in advance. Please see the QR Code and link below:

Parent Committee Seminar Survey Link

Survey closes Friday 16 of August 

Miss C Abel

(Deputy Principal Years 8 & 11)

Keeping Students Safe Online

A reminder to parents that there are many resources available to keep children safe online. Having open and transparent conversations with your children about being safe online. The WA e-safety commissioner website is one such resource and covers a variety of topics, including screen time, gaming and unwanted behaviours online.  

The WA Department of Health also produces a fact sheet for students and parents that discusses the legalities around sending and receiving intimate images. It is important that both students and parents are aware of the consequences of poor online behaviours. 

Resources:

Mr P Murphy

(Deputy Principal Years 7 & 10)